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THBPair of Chinese Cloisonne Bixi Incense Burners
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMar 21, 2015 - Mar 22, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Pair of matching Chinese cloisonne censers in the form of Bixi (also coined Pi-hsi or Bi Xi) with dragon head and turtle body. Each figure with removable shell form lid with pierced top or cover under pointed candle pricket. Lid decorated with red flowers and scrolling above lappet ring surrounded by hexagonal diaper pattern on shell that lifts to reveal space within body. Exterior of body with bird forms and scrolling. Mythical beast with four animal feet and almond form tail. Apparently unmarked. Approximate height 5.75", width 6.5", depth 2.5".
Condition
Overall pitting to the enamel with some loss; rubbing to gilt in some places. Scattered scratches. Oxidation to the interiors. Oxidation to surface of enamels behind the ears. One pricket leans slightly. Wear is commensurate with age and usage. One lid interior impressed "13", the other "4" (possibly "14").
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